Gaming Keyboard and Mouse for Xbox One – Best Options

If you own an Xbox One you are probably aware that a while back Microsoft announced keyboard and mouse support. That support arrived on the November 2018 Xbox One update. At this point in time, only a few game developers are taking advantage of gaming keyboard and mouse for Xbox One.

The Games that currently support the use of Keyboard and Mouse are:

Fortnite

DayZ

Bomber Crew

Children of Morta

Deep Rock Galactic

Minion Master

Moonlighter

Strange Brigade

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Vigor

Warface

Warframe

Wargroove

War Thunder

X-Morph Defense

Technically you can use any keyboard and mouse combination. There are manufacturers that have created Xbox One specific peripherals. So Let’s discuss a few options that are currently available.

Designed for Xbox – Razer Turret for Xbox One

Captured from Razer.com

Razer is the first company to jump on the bandwagon. They have worked directly with Microsoft to produce the Razer Turret. Razer is known for producing high-end gaming peripherals and gaming computers. This keyboard and mouse will be branded one of the first “Designed for Xbox” products. The Turret will be released in March and will cost $249 USD.

This keyboard and mouse is definitely a premium product. It comes with packed with Razers Chroma Lighting and Mechanical Switches. There is also a dedicated Xbox button to launch into the Dashboard. The Turret is also Wireless and connects via a single dongle to eliminate clutter.

This keyboard has a massive 40-hour battery life and a built-in wrist rest for those long gaming sessions. The mouse also gets the premium treatment, it has Razer mechanical mouse switches that are rated to 50 million clicks. It has an advanced optical 5G sensor and that means it is very quick and accurate. The mouse is ergonomically shaped also to assist with those long gaming sessions. There is also a retractable magnetic mouse pad on the right side of the keyboard.

All in all, the Razer Turret is a very well-built Keyboard and Mouse. I personally can’t wait to get my hands on it and give you a full-blown review. At a purchase price of $249 USD, it isn’t cheap, but it looks like it will be worth every cent

Budget Friendly – Cooler Master MasterSet MS120

Sticking with the keyboard and mouse combination, the Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 is for gamers on a budget. It comes in at $87.76 USD, sub $100 territory.

You won’t get mechanical switches, but you do get “Cooler Master Hybrid Mem-Chanical Switches”. For those of you that aren’t high-end Mechanical Keyboard aficionados, these switches get the job done. They are tactile and have a satisfying click.

You get three-zone RGB lighting for that gaming look and this carries over to the mouse as well. The mouse isn’t the greatest but you aren’t expecting that at this price point.

That’s pretty much it, it’s a wired keyboard and mouse combo that delivers a great experience for those that aren’t looking to break the bank. It is easily one of the best sub $100 keyboard and mouse combos you can buy.

Silent Gaming – Logitech G613

I assume most console gamers, game on their couches. I personally don’t, but everyone is different. If you do game on your couch and you want to use a wireless keyboard, the Logitech G613 is the mechanical option that won’t keep up everyone in the house during those late night sessions. Coming in at $83.99 USD, the G613 is another solid sub $100 option.

This keyboard has Romer-G mechanical switches, they are quieter than the more respected Cherry MX switches. They have a 70 million click life, making this keyboard extremely durable. Unfortunately, there is no backlighting on the main keyboard, only the media, and special keys.

Battery life is very good. It takes two AA batteries that should last up to 18 months. This keyboard does have a super fast “Lightspeed” wireless connectivity that boasts a 1ms response time. You can toggle this feature On/Off to conserve battery life.

The Logitech G613 is a great alternative for those that are looking to game, and not wake up everyone in the house during those late night sessions.

There is also a wireless mouse that goes hand in hand with the G613. The Logitech G603, you can pick this mouse up on Amazon for as low as $54.99 US. It will complement the G613 as it also comes with Lightspeed wireless connectivity

Conclusion

With the introduction of keyboard and mouse support on Xbox One, I’m sure with time there will be more designed for Xbox products that get released. In the meantime, when picking up a gaming keyboard and mouse for Xbox One you have all the options available to you that are available on PC. It’s a matter of personal preference, here are a few questions you should ask yourself before purchasing a Keyboard and Mouse for Xbox One.

Are you playing on a TV in the lounge or on a desk with a monitor? Wired or Wireless

Do you prefer mechanical switches?

Do you like RGB lighting?

How much are you willing to spend?

Have you tried a keyboard and mouse on your Xbox One yet? Comment below and let me know

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Long story short I am a self-proclaimed Tech Head, I love almost anything with a smart feature and Google Assistant is my best friend. I run mobilemarv.com and I aim to be your one stop shop for anything Tech, Smart or Mobile

10 Comments

I love games and I can proudly say I’m a gamer on all gaming platforms from mobile to PC, PlayStation4 and Xbox 1. Its really good to be on your site and I’m sure gonna like it here. Above all I love PC games because there specific requirements for games on PC that makes gaming experience smoother, I can’t wait to try out some of the mouse and keyboards you listed here. Thanks for sharing.

Its nice to see that Microsoft really paying attention the idiosyncrasies of some hard core gamers. A keyboard and mouse compatibility update is just what some have been fantasising about. I’m a game but not too hard core but I still do not understand why some still prefer the use of keyboards and mouse. I personally take them as an alternative or last resort only if the game is on my PC. Well I know a guy who still trashes me on pro evolution soccer with the keyboard so well its their time to jubilate. Thanks for the article I’m sending the link to him now

I really did enjoy reading your reviews of the gaming keyboards and mouse for the xbox one. I usually only used joysticks when I game but seeing some features on this keyboard options, I cannot wait to try one out. I would most likely be going for one that is more pocket friendly and see my experience from there. hopefully i can come and tell you how well it works

I reckon the best buy is the Logitech G613. I’m not fussed about the backlighting but the muted sounds coupled with wireless lightspeed connectivity makes it my top preference. Which is also why I would spring for the G603 mouse at the same time.

Two biggest factors for me has been wireless and speed and both these items tick the boxes, with the added bonus of muted entries.

I think the capability to add a keyboard and mouse is a needed and valuable upgrade to the Xbox One gaming system. I am glad to see this. Now it comes down to the options that are out there. you have listed quite a few and most of them look pretty good to me.

Of all the ones you have reviewed, the models that fit my needs best are the wireless. So I think I will go with the Logitech G613 and the G603 keyboard and mouse combination. This looks serviceable and I have had pretty good luck with the brand over the years. the price is also pretty good.

The suggested factors to consider that you added at the end of the post were helpful as well, I really hadn’t thought about what I needed until I came across this post. Now I know and am ready to buy. The more I think about having the keyboard and mouse, the better it is sounding. Thanks!

The gaming enthusiast would agree that the gaming keyboard and mouse is a prerequisite for getting maximum experience in gaming. The budget friendly Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 coming in at around $80 to $80 would serve perfectly for gamers looking to save a few bucks on the gaming keyboard and mouse.

nice article and informative one as at that you post on gaming keyboard and mouse for xbox one

looking at the speed and accuracy advantages of using a keyboard/mouse over a gamepad. Pit a keyboard/mouse gamer against a gamepad gamer in a match, and it’s likely the keyboard/mouse gamer will win.i have use the two for playing Xbox I know the difference.

i like all the questions you raise at the end of the article regarding the right questions to ask when you want to buy keyboard and mouse for Xbox one

This is a great article with an excellent expository skill! Game industry is getting bigger and bigger, the introduction of keyboard and mouse support on Xbox One, is big plus especially for game lovers like me (winks). However, the prices are a bit higher for an average person. It would be adopted more if the price is a lot cheaper! are they in the USA market yet? are they available in local stores?

I love the amazing features of these keyboards. There is one that I like more which is the master keyboard with a very good quality of accuracy and quick. I don’t like keyboards that derails my work and looks inflexible like one I bought from one local store which I spent so much on but is not worth the price I paid for it.

Hi Marvin! Thank you very much for this great post. I appreciate these keyboard – mouse combinations you have mentioned here. But as you, I’m also in great expectation concerning the Razer Turret for Xbox One launch! Can’t wait to purchase one. I really like the 40-hour battery life.

I appreciate these other options you have also mentioned. But I’m happy I’ll be able to buy Razer.

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